Why Cant We All Get Along Successful Partnerships

Why Can’t We All Get Along? Successful Partnerships Between School Counselors + Independent Counselors + Test Prep Vendors Please use the Kindle to sign in, we will share out the resources =) Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Why Can’t We All Get Along? Successful Partnerships Between School Counselors + Independent Counselors + Test Prep Vendors Friday, February 23 Jacob Kantor, Director of School Partnerships, Revolution Prep Leigh Weissman, College Counselor, Collegewise Candice Mackey, Counselor, Culver City High School Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Theme for this discussion • • Debunk the myth that it's US vs THEM We are all on the same team Resources for our families Partnership! Teamwork makes the dream work Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 ww. wacac. org www. wacac. org

Bio's: Candice Mackey • Counselor at a LARGE public high school, Culver City high school—(West LA) 4 th Most Diverse District in nation* • Previous Professional Background: 10 + Years of School Counseling/College Counseling Experience, (CA Districts) - UCLA College Counseling Extension Instructor - UCLA Admissions Reader • CSU Pomona – B. S. Psychology / Minor: Ethnic Studies | University of La Verne – M. Ed. School Counseling • *Random Fact: I am a former hairstylist and licensed Cosmetologist • Email: candicemackey@ccusd. org Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Bio's: Leigh Weissman • Collegewise (Redondo Beach office) College Counselor, 2014 -present Author of CW’s Guide to Religiously Affiliated Colleges • Previous Professional Background: Sacred Heart University, 2011 -2014 Assistant Director of Undergrad Admissions Counselor - Quinnipiac University – B. A. Comm & Media Studies, minor in Sports Studies - *Random Fact – Former Manager of D 1 Men’s Basketball Team - Email: leighw@collegewise. com Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Bio's: Jacob Kantor • • Director of School Partnerships – Revolution Prep Previous Professional Background: Director of School Outreach - C 2 Education 2012 -2016 State Adoptions - Mc. Graw Hill Education 2008 -2012 • • UCLA, College Counseling Certificate CSUN - BA in Communications • Practicum Counselor hours @ Maranatha HS (Pasadena) Spring 2016 • • Random fact #1: I lost 100 lbs juicing. Random fact #2: In January I did 31 yoga classes! • Email : Jacob. Kantor@revolutionprep. com Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Debunking myths: Why some families seek independent counselors • • • Dynamics at home Parents went to college in another country Student athletes Students’ personal issues Oldest child Second child Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Debunking the myths: Test Prep is only concerned with making money Free services for schools we work with - Practice Tests (SAT , ACT , PSAT , ISEE , SSAT , AP TESTS , TOEFL) - Presentations - Scholarships - Gift Cards - PFC/PTA/Counseling Fundraisers (creative ways to use $, senior scholarships, NACAC busing, NACAC registration, NACAC Hotels + flights) NACAC Video - https: //www. revolutionprep. com/blog/top-schools-use-revolution-prep/ Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Benefits for School Counselors • Free & Additional Resources • More Support & Balance • Learning/Growth Opportunity • Academic Support • Fundraiser Opportunities • Advice from Testing Experts • Engaging Parent Presentations Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Benefits for IEC's : Test Prep: • Understanding test prep timelines and tips • Awareness of different test prep options/companies • Free resources for current students School Counselors: • Course Selection • What I can offer - Free Seminars • When presenting at schools (or to test prep families)… Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Benefits of Partnerships with Test Prep - - - Collaborate! No sense in re-creating the wheel. Save energy, If we can take one thing off of your plate, we are happy to do so. Be open to the resources. Practice Tests / Presentations / Gift Cards - all free resources When students work with a tutor, its a partnership. Parent > Student > Tutor Parent Update videos weekly https: //www. revolutionprep. com/blog/video-revolution-prep-work/ Webinars : https: //www. revolutionprep. com/webinars/ - Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Benefits of Partnerships with Test Prep - Popular workshops available : - Demonstrated Interest - PSAT Score Back - Growth Mindset - SAT vs ACT - College Admissions Testing Overview - Popular tests available : (SAT , ACT , PSAT , ISEE , SSAT , AP TESTS , Subject Tests) - Our goals are the same, student success! Reach out to your local test prep company and see how they operate. Ask if they have full time instructors. Don’t be afraid to interview them! Make sure the messaging they give align with your philosophy at your school site. - - New Homework Help program : https: //www. revolutionprep. com/programs/homework-help Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Tips for HS Counselors • Be Open • Allow for Honest & Cooperative Relationships • Building Bridges Between Colleagues • Consider Why Family (Possibly) Hired an IEC • Look on the Bright Side! Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Next Steps for IEC’s • Remember school counselors are BUSY! • Care packages • Attending conferences • For school counselors & IEC’s – Collegewise is developing training sessions for counselors on a variety of topics. Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Takeaways for working with Test Prep Work together! - Team up on events at school + local community organizations - College Knowledge Nights, College Fairs, Parent Events - Conference presentations (like this one) Test Prep Companies get questions for local IEC'S - We work with over 2, 000 students every single week. A lot of our families ask for referrals. - Once we start working with a family, parents are involved in the process and updated weekly via update videos, independent counselor and even the school counselor gets updates on progress of the student. - IEC Program that your case load of students get 4 hours of test prep (very popular) Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Teamwork makes the dream work Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Thank you for attending, we have a special surprise… Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org

Q&A • • How to reach us: candicemackey@ccusd. org leighw@collegewise. com Jacob. Kantor@revolutionprep. com Thank you for attending! Western ACAC ~ Est. 1967 www. wacac. org